Summary
Create your IRP5 file on the correct version of Sage Payroll Professional for your SARS EMP501 submission.
Description
Verify that your payroll software is on the correct software release version. This ensures your IRP5 file export according to the correct SARS e@syFile specification.
Resolution
Below is the compatible software versions for the current and previous tax years:
| Tax year | Interim submission version | Tax year-end version |
| 2025/2026 | Release 6.5a | |
| 2024/2025 | Release 6.3a/6.3b | Release 6.3a/6.3b |
| 2023/2024 | Release 6.1a | Release 6.1b/6.2a |
| 2022/2023 | Release 5.9a | 5.9a/6.0a |
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